Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

We are looking for individuals 16 years of age and up. If you are under 18, please bring a parental consent form, or bring your parent with you to have them sign one. Over 18, please be sure to have a photo ID and be prepared to have a background check done upon arrival.

Volunteer FAQs

Volunteer Registration is located at the Oshkosh Town Hall (230 County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901). You must stop here first to get your wristband.

All volunteers over 18 must present a photo ID to check-in.

You will receive your event wristband at Volunteer Registration.

If you have any money due, you need to pay at Volunteer Registration before receiving your wristband. Life Promotions accepts cash, check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or Discover).

There is temporary parking in front of Town Hall during check-in. If you purchased a parking pass when registering, you will be able to park in the lot north of the Town Hall building. You will get your parking pass and t-shirt token when you check-in.

Arrive Wednesday: Volunteers can set up camping between Noon and 10:00 pm. If you are in an electric campground, please note that generators will not be on until 5:00 pm on Wednesday.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION HOURS

Please plan on arriving to check in DURING THESE HOURS ONLY. If you arrive when Volunteer Registration is closed, you will not be able to enter the festival until the next day. If you expect to arrive outside these hours, please make arrangements in advance. Arrive at least one hour before your first volunteer shift begins. Registering and parking will take some time (especially on Thursday).
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thurs – Fri 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

If you are filling out a paper application, you must mail it by June 30th.

If you are using the online application, it will be available until midnight on July 8, 2018. If you haven’t applied by July 8th, check our website to see if there are any openings left. If so, you will need to register at Lifest. Please proceed to the Oshkosh Town Hall and follow the signs for Walk-In Registration. Late registrants are not guaranteed a volunteer position so please come prepared to purchase a Lifest ticket if needed. A background check will be done at the festival so it could take over an hour to complete the process. It is best to apply before the deadline so that registration goes quickly and efficiently.

Part-Time Volunteers work 9 – 12 hours and receive a Full Event Ticket for $30.

One-Day Volunteers work approximately 5 hours and receive a ticket for the day they work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Volunteers are required to work at least one shift during an evening headliner if shifts are available for your team.

Full-Time Volunteers who work more that 15 hours will receive a $5 voucher for each additional shift (approximately 5 hours each). Vouchers can be used for discounts on Lifest apparel, food at the Lifest Food Shack or parking. See voucher for more information.

Some teams fill up quickly. For best selection sign up early.

Please let us know at any point if you are unable to fulfill your volunteer commitment at Lifest. If you do not show up for your scheduled volunteer shifts, you will not be able to volunteer at next year’s festival and may be required to pay for your ticket.

$You may be handling money on this team. You must be at least 16 to handle money. Accountability and accuracy are required and cash register experience is desired. If you don’t feel comfortable at a cash register or making change, please let the area leader know when you check in for your shift.

* You may be working outside for some or all of your shift. Please come prepared for the weather (rain poncho, bug spray, footwear, sun screen, hat, etc).

Team Name

Min Age & Notes

Description

Activities

16 *

Assist with a variety of fun activities at Activities Central.

Art Space

16

Set-up, organize and clean the Art Space area.

Artist Merchandise

16 $

Handle sales and keep merchandise presentable.

Camping Field

14 *

Paint camping lines and set up sites before the event. Direct campers on check-in day.

Concessions

14 $ *

Food preparation, service, cooking, delivery and sales. The concessions stand could be indoors or outdoors. You will be standing – please wear comfortable shoes. When handling food, you will need to wear a hat – you may want to bring your own.

Festival Tear-Down

14 *

You must be a Full-Time Volunteer to choose this team. You must be able to work Sunday from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Monday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (we may end sooner depending on weather and team size). You MUST be able to lift 50 lbs and work outside. We will provide Sunday supper and Monday lunch. When you arrive at Volunteer Registration, you will be required to pay a $50 deposit. This can be in the form of check or credit card. Because you are receiving your wristband before you work, this deposit is held only to ensure that you show up for Festival Tear-Down. Your deposit will be returned to you after work is complete. Close-toed shoes are required. Note: There are some Sunday only shifts, labeled “Sunday Tear-Down.”

Festival Set-Up

16 *

You must be a Full-Time Volunteer to choose this team. You must be able to work Tuesday and Wednesday before the event, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You MUST be able to lift 50 lbs and work outside. Lunch is available for $4 each on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can pack a lunch or purchase these meals at Catering. Meal breaks are short so you may not have time to leave grounds to eat. Close-toed shoes are required.

Grounds Crew

13 *

Keep the grounds orderly by picking up garbage around the fairgrounds and changing garbage bags in designated areas.

KidZone Team

16

Supervise crafts and inflatables and have fun with the kids. This position requires some set-up and clean-up.

Lifest Store

18 $

Handle sales and will keep merchandise presentable. You must be a Full-Time Volunteer and choose all your shifts on this team if possible.

Medical Team

18

Physicians, nurses, CNAs, MAs, Paramedics, EMTs and First Responders needed. Proof of medical certification is required before you volunteer. The schedule you choose is tentative; the medical director will confirm or change your schedule as needed.

Parking

14 $ *

Direct vehicles through the parking area and collect parking money.

Security

18 *

This area is for watchful, assertive volunteers who are willing to keep order. Security is for mature individuals with a Christ-like attitude who will treat all situations and all people with respect and proper protocol. You will secure all areas of the festival. If you are willing to work overnight, please consider choosing Overnight Security. If you are 16 or 17, you must sign up to work the same shifts with an adult you know.

Ticket Tent

14 $ *

All festival attendees enter this tent to purchase tickets, pick-up orders and receive their wristbands.

Stage Crew

18 *

You will be lifting and moving heavy band and stage equipment. You must be able to lift 75 lbs. No skirts, dresses, or sandals while working. You may want to bring your own gloves. You will be working at various stages. Close-toed shoes are required.